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ND electric cooperatives recognized for safety

MANDAN­­ — The North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives has recognized three individuals, 10 North Dakota electric cooperatives and one contractor for safety achievements in 2021. On Jan. 13, NDAREC held an awards ceremony and presented the following: — The Life Saver Award, recognizing heroic actions that contribute to life-saving efforts of another person, to Randy McLean and Talon Thompson, North Central Electric Cooperative, based in Bottineau. — The Stepping Up for Safety Award, recognizing an outstanding safety advocate who inspires all employees to ...

Eight honored with Eagle Awards

January recipients of the Minot Area Chamber EDC Eagle Award Program are: Patty Kettel, Trinity Medical Center; Amber Wentz, Modern Dental; DeLane Krueger, Starving Rooster; Braden Bosch, Y’s Men’s PBR; Dr. Anthony Udekwe, Trinity Health; Lindsey Erickson, Minot Automotive Center; Dr. Tyson Williams, Trinity Health; and Megan Ternes, Trinity Health.

Aspire Welcomes Metz

Jason Metz joined the Aspire Credit Union team as the information technology/Security officer in late December. Metz has two bachelor’s degrees from both the University of North Dakota and Ferris State University in Michigan. “I’m excited to work for an organization that has been serving and supporting members in the area for more than 80 years,” he said. Before Aspire Credit Union, Metz spent seven years in the IT Department for Centerspace (formerly IRET). Metz, a North Dakota native, moved back to Minot two years ago after spending several years in Minnesota with ...

Gleich promoted at Town & Country Credit Union

Chelsea Gleich has been promoted to Senior Communications & Digital Services specialist at Town & Country Credit Union. Gleich joined the credit union in 2016 and most recently held the position of senior communications specialist. Gleich holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Mary and brings 11 years of experience in marketing and communications to her new role. In her new position, she will be responsible for defining and implementing the credit union’s online banking growth strategy and providing project management for the associated product ...

X-Golf Minot adds instructor

X-Golf Minot has hired Ross Miller as director of Instruction and Training. Originally from Minneapolis, Miller’s experience includes playing golf at the collegiate and professional levels, including the Dakotas Tour and the Korn Ferry Tour. X-Golf, a state-of-the-art golf simulator company, opened its first North Dakota location in Minot in October. X-Golf is located in the lower level of the Blu on Broadway, a new five story multi-use building in Minot. “Miller is a fantastic addition to the X-Golf Minot team. His experience playing professionally and passion for the game ...

Surgeon receives faculty promotion

Trinity Health general surgeon Dr. Gary Wease, FACS, has been promoted to Associate Professor of Surgery by the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences. His previous title was Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery. Wease will continue to supervise and mentor medical students and surgical residents in addition to fulfilling his clinical responsibilities. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he is board certified in general surgery. Wease joined Trinity Health in 2013 and currently serves as medical director of Trauma Services.